Michael van Gerwen targets fourth successive Masters title

By Sky Sports Darts

Michael van Gerwen will be targeting a fourth successive Masters title

Michael van Gerwen will open his bid for a fourth successive Masters title against Kim Huybrechts in Milton Keynes, while Rob Cross begins his first tournament as World Champion against Ian White.

The world's top 16 players will compete in the Unibet Masters from January 26-28 at Arena MK just days before the start of the 2018 Premier League season - live on Sky Sports.

World No 1 Van Gerwen has claimed the title for the past three years - defeating Gary Anderson in a brilliant final 12 month ago - and will be aiming to retain the trophy and claim the £60,000 top prize.

The tournament concludes on Sunday January 28, with the quarter-finals in the afternoon session and the semi-finals and final in the evening session.

Rob Cross begins his first tournament as World Champion against Ian White

The 2018 Premier League is the next major darting event on Sky Sports, running from February to May. Dublin's hugely popular 3Arena will open the 2018 season on Thursday, February 1 from 7pm on Sky Sports Action with the season concluding at the Play-Offs on May 17 at The O2 in London.

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